Bathurst 12 Hour

[digifish]

YouTube to the rescue...you can catch a glimpse of the SRi...still looking for the CDTi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuisj0fhs7c

OK, the money shots for the Green SRi = 0:40, 4:32 and 5:11 <--best

[Shaun]

Good find. The SRi T looks good on the track. they should run it full time and fix the glitches they had with Both the SRi T and CDTi

[MatsHolden]

Nice one mate. The SRi's 2.0 Turbo sounds great.

[btm]

how much footage have you looked through so far to find those 3 little snippets? :D

[oneightoo]

at least 5 minutes and 11 seconds worth..

[dug74]

This is the finish order by class:

Car Vehicle Class Laps Fastest
20 BMW 335i A 257 02:32.59
17 BMW 335i A 253 02:33.56
12 Ford FPV F6 Typhoon A 240 02:39.89
2 Ford TE 50 A 76 02:40.68
98 WRX Sti Spec C B 257 02:35.34
15 Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 253 02:34.60
7 Subaru WRX Sti Spec B 248 02:33.59
38 Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 200 02:33.94
33 Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 200 02:34.94
25 Subaru WRX Sti B 194 02:36.63
91 Subaru WRX Sti B 53 02:38.65
9 BMW 130i C 247 02:40.97
10 BMW 130i C 246 02:42.53
3 BMW 130i C 244 02:38.07
4 Astra VXR Coupe C 230 02:42.63
27 Mazda 3 MPS C 206 02:44.22
21 Ford BF Falcon XR8 D 244 02:40.60
99 BF Falcon XR6 T D 232 02:46.55
94 BF Falcon XR6 T D 223 02:48.92
24 Commodore VY SS D 188 02:41.65
66 BF Falcon XR6 T D 79 02:46.19
13 Toyota Celica SX E 240 02:46.13
50 Mini Cooper S E 239 02:47.25
31 Toyota Celica SX E 238 02:48.70
14 Honda Integra Type S E 223 02:44.46
40 BMW 323i E 221 02:55.19
72 Toyota Celica SX E 211 02:47.20
77 Honda Integra Type R E 109 02:48.12
11 BMW 120i F 226 02:58.41
88 Subaru RS Impreza F 198 02:56.24
76 Alf Romeo 159 2.4 JT G 218 02:54.18
6 Astra Diesel CDTI Tu H 136 02:52.99

The astra diesel CDTi didnt finish the race.

The VXR did very well, but the mazda had teething problems with susp..as its an imported model and not an aussie model. :mad:

On the straight....not much was faster than the Mazda and well the VXR :dance:

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1149663/306.jpg

Cheers
DUG74

[digifish]

On the straight....not much was faster than the Mazda and well the VXR :dance:



What wasn't much faster than the Mazda and VXR?

BTW: Did you go?

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[Apex]

Was a VXR in the race:confused:

[MatsHolden]

Was a VXR in the race:confused:

Nope no VXR. Was an SRi-T. Was just listed as a VXR.

[MatsHolden]

What wasn't much faster than the Mazda and VXR?



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Think he was suggesting that there weren't many other cars that were quicker down the straight than the Mazda MPS and Astra SRi-T.

[Tfer]

OMG..... no commodores :dance:

Bugger there was one *doh*

[MatsHolden]

OMG..... no commodores :dance:

Bugger there was one *doh*

mmmm V8....:cool:

[rjastra]

but the mazda had teething problems with susp..as its an imported model and not an aussie model.

What does that mean? I would assume that the MPS3 is pretty much standard worldwide.

[dug74]

What does that mean? I would assume that the MPS3 is pretty much standard worldwide.

The suspension on the MPS3 was not standard and was flown in on wed before the race...they didnt have enough time to set it up.

And to answer your question...on standard models...the suspension is actually different for each market.

Cheers
DUG74

[Mr T]

The suspension on the MPS3 was not standard and was flown in on wed before the race...they didnt have enough time to set it up.

And to answer your question...on standard models...the suspension is actually different for each market.

Cheers
DUG74

That'll serve 'em right for trying to cheat...

[Apex]

Its not cheating, race teams were allowed to change the shock, spring and alignment settings, you’ll find all cars entered were running non standard settings.

[btm]

you’ll find all cars entered were running non standard settings.
like calling an SRiT a VXR :p

[dug74]

For everyone who missed or just can't get enough of the reintroduction of the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Enduro you can catch all of the action in the coming weeks.

A 2 hour special will be post produced going free to air on the Nine Network on Saturday 28th April.

A 2 hour special to be played on Fox Sports, Wednesday night Inside Speed, in early May.

Please check your local guides for exact timings

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45456-1/IMG_8265.jpg
Good to see the green astra in the background

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45308-1/IMG_7892.jpg
Glowing discs on Mazda MPS <very even>

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45326-1/IMG_7941.jpg
Glowing discs on Astra...<not quite so good, all on the front>

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45270-1/IMG_7797.jpg
Hogs Breath Opel

For more action check out =====> http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/main.php (http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/main.php)

Cheers
DUG74

[oneightoo]

This is the finish order by class:

Car Vehicle Class Laps Fastest

4 Astra VXR Coupe C 230 02:42.63
27 Mazda 3 MPS C 206 02:44.22

Cheers
DUG74



http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45456-1/IMG_8265.jpg
Good to see the green astra in the background

Cheers
DUG74

probably about to lap the mazda...

lol :D

[Apex]

For everyone who missed or just can't get enough of the reintroduction of the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Enduro you can catch all of the action in the coming weeks.

A 2 hour special will be post produced going free to air on the Nine Network on Saturday 28th April.

A 2 hour special to be played on Fox Sports, Wednesday night Inside Speed, in early May.

Please check your local guides for exact timings


Can Some kind hearted person please tape it for me! I would love to see it! please please please!

[rjastra]

The suspension on the MPS3 was not standard and was flown in on wed before the race...they didnt have enough time to set it up.


Well, that was a silly decision wasn't it? :) And how do you feel knowing that Australia doesn't get the best MPS3 suspension setup ;)

[Apex]

Well, that was a silly decision wasn't it? :) And how do you feel knowing that Australia doesn't get the best MPS3 suspension setup ;)

The suspension fitted to the Bathurst MPS was no doubt Aftermarket, something like Mazdaspeed Coilovers or the like.

The suspension on the Australasian spec 3-MPS is unique to our market and is best suited to our road conditions. So im guessing he feels quite happy;)

[rjastra]

The suspension on the Australasian spec 3-MPS is unique to our market and is best suited to our road conditions.

Is that so? i've never heard of any evidence of this?

[digifish]

For more action check out =====> http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/main.php (http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/main.php)

Cheers
DUG74

A better link...

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/othermotorsport/bimf/2007_bimf/2007_bimf_12hr/

[dug74]

Is that so? i've never heard of any evidence of this?

Well maybe you need to do some research or head over to any mazda forum and get the facts.

Also...the Japanses spec model...only has a top speed of 180km/h <due to their rules> and therefore has a different dash.. speedo only goes to 200.

Do you think just becoz the car is made in Jap...they only make 1 model...geezz.

Mazda make different models.. the US version has extras fitted to it that we dont even see here in Australia. Becoz all markets across the world are different and it would be really silly to make only 1 model.

Do opel give you the same suspension as the cars they sell in UK and Europe...ummm NO.

Cheers
DUG74

[digifish]

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45484-1/IMG_8331.jpg
http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45672-1/IMG_8756.jpg
http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45574-1/IMG_8501.jpg
http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery/45927-1/IMG_7461.jpg

[dug74]

This is a tad off track....but good viewing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APiApBXkzJc

Cheers
DUG74

[rjastra]

Well maybe you need to do some research or head over to any mazda forum and get the facts.

Also...the Japanses spec model...only has a top speed of 180km/h <due to their rules> and therefore has a different dash.. speedo only goes to 200.

Do you think just becoz the car is made in Jap...they only make 1 model...geezz.

Mazda make different models.. the US version has extras fitted to it that we dont even see here in Australia. Becoz all markets across the world are different and it would be really silly to make only 1 model.

Do opel give you the same suspension as the cars they sell in UK and Europe...ummm NO.

Cheers
DUG74

You are quoting "features" not changes in suspension tune etc.
PLease provide the link with an explanation about the difference in the suspension tune between a US spec MPS3 and a Oz version.

Also, provide a link stating how the Astra H CD 1.8L suspension tune is different to, lets say, the UK version.

[Shaun]

Where did you guys get the information of the Turbo letting go ?????
Have a read of Auto Action. The car ran 2.5 hours before pitting. Reason for DNF is the Computer failed.

[digifish]

Where did you guys get the information of the Turbo letting go ?????
Have a read of Auto Action. The car ran 2.5 hours before pitting. Reason for DNF is the Computer failed.

Holden said they suspected a blown turbo, obviously it was not.

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